GRE Word List
ELLIPTICAL
of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| irremediable | not remediable |
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |
| bust | a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
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| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
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| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
| benevolent | marked by or disposed to doing good |